This year OnePlus is trying to outdo itself with the Buds Pro 2, a successor to the well-received Buds Pro. While we’ve had a lot of fun with the audio quality itself, what really takes the cake is the addition of Spatial Audio.
Hardware
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 take on a very familiar design. Each bud is small, coming in at 4.9g each. The stem on each earbud is plated in a metallic finish…
As the foldable market finally gets some real competition, Samsung is apparently set for some major revisions to its 2023 lineup. According to one new rumor, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will see a big upgrade to its outer cover display.
Despite hearing quite a few rumors at of…
How Blackbird AI is striking back at ChatGPT and AI-based attacks
February 20, 2023
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For months after the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November 2022, there’s been a lively debate about the potential impact that generative AI will have on enterprise security. While some…
The latest original sealed iPhone went up for auction earlier this month with the expectation of bringing in at least $50,000. With the auction now ended, the final price surpassed $50K and set a new record, almost doubling the price of one sold just six months ago.
Last August, we saw an original sealed iPhone sell for $35,414, with another one going for $39,340 in the fall. Impressive…
Roblox shows its vision for UGC and generative AI
February 20, 2023
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Roblox showed off its vision for the combination of user-generated content and generative AI.
Dan Sturman, CTO of Roblox, said in a blog post that the company sees an…
Tamron has announced its 11-20mm F2.8 Di ultra-wide angle zoom will be available for Fujifilm X-mount
February 20, 2023
Tamron has announced its 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD ultra-wide angle zoom will be made available for Fujifilm X-mount. The 11-20mm lens gives a 16.5-30mm equivalent range on an X-series camera, providing a faster alternative to Fujifilm’s own XF10-24mm F4 OIS WR though…
9to5Google Weekender: Galaxy S23 Ultra review and other top stories
February 20, 2023
This week Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 series and we published our full review. In other news, Android Auto continued its redesign rollout, YouTube’s Susan Wojcicki stepped down, and more.
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Following Twitter’s lead, Meta launches its own blue checkmark subscription for Facebook and Instagram, costs $14.99/mo on iOS
February 20, 2023
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook’s parent company Meta, has today announced plans for a subscription tier, offering account verification with government ID, a verified blue checkmark for Facebook and Instagram, and “direct access to customer support”.
The subscription…
Pixel 7 doesn’t support latest 5G standard, might with Android 14
February 19, 2023
The 3GPP is responsible for developing mobile broadband standards, with 5G being the recent focus. Standards are made available as “releases,” with the Pixel 7 on the older 3GPP Release 15 compared to other available phones today.
Release 15 launched in June of 2018 as…
Super Nintendo World is an IRL game, interactive and replayable
February 19, 2023
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Super Nintendo World has officially opened at Universal Studios Hollywood. The highly anticipated theme park pioneers a unique concept — rather than focusing on rides, the park is an interactive experience.
Full disclosure, I was lucky to visit the park the day before it opened. Universal and…
